SouthernAgeWellNetwork

Southern Age Well Network are running Information sessions for older people on the My Care app. 19th & 20th Feb in Ballybot House. Sign up and come along.

@deptinfra @CTAUK1 Terrific Service! Amazing drivers & staff, making a real difference to older people in Newry & Mourne 👏🏻

📹 This week is Community Transport Week 2025 #CTWeek25 @CTAUK1 It's a crucial service keeping people connected, and at the heart of it - the drivers 🚐 #MoreThanAMiniBus Meet Noel, one of the drivers at Newry & Mourne Community Transport.

Join in this year’s Positive Ageing Celebration at The Quays, Newry(beside O’Neills) on Thurs 23 Oct, 10am-1pm. 🎶 Music, ☕tea & lunch, 💡info stalls, and fun for everyone! 🚌Free bus from Newry Bus Centre every 20 mins #MDT #DeliveringTogether #PositiveAgeing #CommunitySpirit #NewryAndMourne #FreeEvent #Wellbeing #MentalHealth @VolunteerNow1

What a beautiful sight! @Age_NI Engagement Manager Helen spoke at the @CTAUK1 conference yday at Stormont sharing findings from our @spacequb research on ageing in rural & coastal areas. #CommunityTransport plays a vital role keeping older ppl connected & able to access services.

🛋️Armchair activism opportunity for the weekend: Email your MLAs and ask them to participate in the debate on Tuesday in the @niassembly on planning for an ageing population. And most importantly, ask them to vote for the motion! niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-busin…

Women across #NorthernIreland are being encouraged to take part in a survey focusing on their health needs and the challenges around women’s healthcare. The Women’s Health Survey for Northern Ireland, part funded by the @healthdpt is the first phase of a public listening exercise with Northern Ireland women. It is being carried out by the School of Nursing & Midwifery at @QUBelfast in partnership with @derrywellwomen. Its purpose is to hear directly from women about their specific health needs and experiences to help shape planning for women’s health services. The survey will collect anonymous data on a range of topics including women’s priorities for their #health, barriers to accessing health services and how women’s voices are integrated into the planning and delivery of #healthcare services. Women aged 16 and over are encouraged to participate, ensuring that their voices are heard and that the realities of women’s health across Northern Ireland are fully represented. The survey will close on 31 January 2025 and is available online at run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/surve… or a paper copy can be accessed by contacting the research team at womenshealthni@qub.ac.uk The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous and will be used solely for research purposes.

Thanks to everyone who attended the launch yesterday, the full report can be read here: #healthy-ageing-in-rural-and-coastal-areas-of-northern-ireland-2516559-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">qub.ac.uk/sites/space/Re… @spacequb @okaneniamh @ce_potter @JamesEHennessey @PaulHogarthCo @ESRCFestivalNI @agenipolicy @HealthyAgeingUK @Ruth_HunterQUB

Commissioner welcomes @gordonlyons1 and @CommunitiesNI decision to provide £100 payment to older people this winter 💷❄️ Read full statement here: copni.org/news/articles/…

As a cold spell approaches, we urge all older individuals to take extra care❄️ If you can, ensure your home is warm, wear additional layers of clothing and only make necessary journeys. If you you know an older person, look out for them and make sure they are safe, warm and well

We are all about having fun, providing stimulation and support in a safe environment. #Alzheimers #Dementia #weareallcarers and #wedoitforlove at #thehappinesscafes #memoriescafe #kilkeel #NorthernIreland #dementiacarer #dementiacaregiver #dementiamusic #dementiastimulation

Age NI and The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland are urging organisations and individuals to participate in the public consultation on the lack of representation of older adults and the challenges posed by an ageing society. The Executive Office, consultation is open until 4 November 2024. Join us in voicing these concerns by making your voice heard: Available at northernireland.gov.uk/PfG-Consultati… Alternatively, you can email PfGconsultation@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk Or write to: Room E4.15, Castle Buildings Stormont Estate Belfast BT4 3SL #10thPriorityPFG

Tysm #powerofmusicfund and @MyGardenOfMusic for a fab session - we all loved it #Alzheimers #Dementia #weareallcarers and #wedoitforlove at #thehappinesscafes #memoriescafe #kilkeel #NorthernIreland #dementiacarer #dementiacaregiver #dementiamusic #dementiastimulation

Age NI Charity Director @MckeownPas48790 introduces our Lived Experience Report, outlining what matters most to older people in Northern Ireland. Read the full report here: ageni.org/livedexperience

It's #fallspreventionweek and we know that staying active is key for avoiding falls! Age NI's Move More Live More programme supports older people to live well for longer, with a focus on staying strong, agile and preventing falls. We are now taking registrations for online sessions on 7 and 21 Oct at 11am. Learn more and join: ageni.org/movemorelivemo…

Have you reserved your spot at our Preparing for an Ageing Population event on Tuesday? Last few remaining places for older people and our partners who want to hear key evidence on ageing in NI and share their views on the draft Programme for Government. Email to register.

There are 36,000 older people in Northern Ireland living in relative poverty, and 22,000 in absolute poverty, who are in need of extra help this winter. Check now to see if you're eligible for Pension Credit - it could help you keep your Winter Fuel Payment. If you think there are benefits that you are entitled to that you aren't currently claiming, use our Benefits Calculator or call our Advice Line on 0808 808 7575. Learn more: ageni.org/winterfuelpaym…

@AdviceNMD @BolsterCom @rhpsa02 @alzheimerssoc @WomensAidAD @Clanrye_Group @PIPSHopeSupport @cedarfoundation @HomeStartNI @MensAdvisoryP @SureStartIni Terrific event, glad to be involved, thanks

Kicking off this morning with a 'Getting to know you Morning' thankyou to everyone who is attending.

The winners of our innovative 'Movement for Life’ competition, which was to capture and celebrate positive images of over 50s being active, have been announced. Well done to Paddy, Mary, Bernadette and Sayon. southerntrust.hscni.net/paddy-captures… #TeamSHSCT #MakingADifference #HSC